Fads in Breeding and the Call for Real Value
At a meeting of the American Breeders Association Hon John Dryden of Canada argues that fashion drives cattle traits from horns to color, warning breeders against fads. He urges focus on reality and the commercial merit of animals, stressing prepotency, sound limbs, and transmittable qualities over mere appearance or birthplace.
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American Breeders’ Association
John Dryden
Canada
Atlantic Ocean
Mr. Cruickshank
England
The Luncheon Table Care Guide
The article discusses table setting and care for polished tops. It advises not using a cloth if the surface allows, but emphasizes rubbing with a soft cloth and pure oil rather than factory polishes. Regular hand polish cleans without staining and resists heat, preserving the top's appearance.
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Helen Louise Johnson
Farmland cows drive nation’s dairy output
On America’s farms a small herd of cows supplies most of the butter and milk used nationwide, underscoring how a few dairy cows can sustain large-scale demand through efficient farming practices.
Breeder O O Wild Praises Line Breeding Wyandottes
Michigan farmer O O Wild, after a strong showing at the Chicago Poultry Show, defends line breeding for White Wyandottes. He recounts his methods, costs, and farm setup, noting stay white quality, uniformity, and long-term strain development. He raises 200 to 600 White Wyandottes yearly on a 21 acre fruit farm with orchard rows and mulched ground cover.
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Chicago
Mr. O. O. Wild
Michigan
Farmers’ Review
Mr. Wild
Wyandottes
Fis
Kentucky
Tam
An Interesting Cow Census Report from 1904 Dairy Survey
Mr. C. F. Whitley led a summer census in Ottawa with 72 dairy farmers recording milk and fat from each cow. Results showed wide variation, with some herds yielding 280 to 1,116 pounds per cow and others 830 to 1,116, illustrating the benefit of individual cow records and careful breeding and management to raise average milk and butter output.
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C. F. Whitley
Dairy Commissioner’s Branch
Ottawa
Jersey
Guernsey
Ayrshire
Babcock
First class poultry stock gains popularity with buyers
Poultry stock rises in appeal as buyers increasingly seek premium birds and related products. The trend reflects growing consumer interest in quality, origin, and culinary potential, signaling expanding market demand for specialty poultry stock.
Codling Moth Threat to Apples and Spraying Fight
Joseph N. Ayling in Farmers' Review explains the codling moth as a major global apple pest, with losses from 26 to 60 percent in bad years. He urges preventive spraying, notes the insect spread with fruit, and outlines winter prep and formalin grain treatment as a control method. Local growers are advised to obtain equipment now and study methods for a spring campaign.
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Europe
Treating Oat Smut with Formaldehyde Seed Treatment
The author endorses formaldehyde or formalin as an easy effective and cheap seed oat treatment for oat smut. He stresses thorough seed cleaning with a modern fanning mill to remove dirt weed seeds and other grains, then air dries and stores 160 bushels of seed in a clean loft before treatment.
Prunes Need Careful Prep for Best Flavor
Proper drying requires careful washing then soaking in tepid water for ten to twelve hours without overdoing it. Keep temperatures under 180 degrees to avoid skin damage. When skins burst and prunes feel tender, they are done. If the syrup is too thick, pour off and boil down to a sauce. They are delicious with whipped cream.
Dairying In Norway: Creameries and Cheese Factories
The dairy industry has developed slowly in Norway with about 800 creameries and 60 cheese factories. Grazing lands suit dairying, and creameries are modern, well built, costing around $5,000 each and equipped with separators and other appliances.
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Norway
Where Moncey Is Scarce in Parkhurst Report
Parkhurst Maine correspondent of the Aroostook Republican laments money scarcity. A peck of potatoes now barely equals a postage stamp, with mail carriers refusing the barter even for that. The piece reflects dire local economics and rising prices in the period.
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Parkhurst
Aroostook
Potassium tied in soil through humus decay
Humus decay frees locked potassium in soil by producing carbon dioxide. The CO2 dissolves in soil water and increases solvent action on insoluble potash salts to release available nutrients.
Manufacturers Pledge One Cent A Tub To Oleomargarine Fight
Some bt ter manufacturers are contributing one cent per tub to a fund. The money funds a campaign to maintain the current internal revenue law regarding oleo.
Winter Egg Laying Boost Hits Farmers Hard
Few people discovered how to induce hens to lay in winter. Those who do reap rich harvests by selling eggs at high prices.
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